Biotechnology

Field of study: Biotechnology

Specialization: Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics constitutes an interdisciplinary research area, covering applications of computer science, chemistry and biochemistry to solve biological problems, usually
on the molecular level. Typical activities include analysis of information contained in literature, genetic and structural databases, prediction of protein structure, drug and
biocatalyst or biosensor design. The curriculum introduces programming skills necessary for automation of database searches and analysis of numerical and bioinformatics
data, including analysis of new genome sequencing (NGS) results. The study programme includes advanced computer programming as well as specialised molecular
biology techniques which are highly valued on present job market.

SEMESTER 1 
»»Bioinformatics
»»Molecular Dynamics
»»Networks and Workstations with UNIX System
»»Applied Informatics
»»Bioprocess Project
»»Theoretical Chemistry
»»Foreign Language I
»»Foreign Language II

SEMESTER 2 
»»Molecular Modelling
»»Bionanotechnology
»»Rational Drug Design
»»Advanced Programming and Numerical Methods
»»Methodology of Experimental Research
»»Instrumental Drug Analysis
»»Retrieval of Scientific and Technical Information
»»Managerial course
»»Graduate Laboratory I

SEMESTER 3 
»»Computational Genomics
»»Molecular Engineering in Genomic Analyses
»» M athematical Methods in Design and Analysis of Experiment
»»Managerial course
»» Economics and Organisation of Industrial Biotechnology
»»Graduate Laboratory II
»»Graduation Seminar and Thesis Preparation

JOB PROSPECTS
The combination of computational skills and basic knowledge of biotechnology aims to prepare the graduates for work in research and development,
manufacturing chemical software or databases, developing modern bioinformatics diagnostic services in medical laboratories,
conducting quality control in environment protection, pharmaceutical or food industry laboratories. Our graduates typically continue
level III (Ph.D.) education in renowned academic institutions or are employed by national and international companies.

Requirements: Bachelor's or Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemistry or related domains. Each application is assessed individually on its merits. If in doubt, please contact the Admission Officer.

»» Deadline for application: Non EU/EFTA students see: www.admission.pwr.edu.pl EU/EFTA; students see: www.rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl
»» English: Equivalent of minimum TOEFL IBT – 87 points or 6.5 points IELTS. List of accepted language certificates can be checked online
»» Application fee: Non EU/EFTA students see: www.admission.pwr.edu.pl; EU/EFTA students see: www.rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl 

Start date:
Oct 2021 (4 semesteres programme, for applicants without engineering degree)
Feb 2022 (3 semesters programme, for applicatns possessing engineering degree)